Thanks for acknowledging the composer. Too few do. To MellowMrMike: Carmen was a very big star. It was Ella, Sarah and Carmen. She did films, TV and major clubs. There are others like Betty Carter who never got their due. But she was great. My fav album of Carmen's is the one with Cal Jader. (Speak Low and Upside Down or Flor di Lis are flawless.)
She is so truthful in her delivery of the lyrics. There's nothing corny or cliche about her lines, ever. I just finished reading a very moving biography about Carmen. What a hard road she had as an artist, how long it took until she gained some recognition. The book is "Miss Jazz" by Leslie Gourse.
There's only one Ms. Carmen McRae, a great treasure. Like most things that are best, it may not be immediately apparent. Once you get hooked, you're a goner. She sings in trumpet style often. Her sense of swing and syncopation are remarkable and musical, and meaningful to the context of the song. A consummate artist. I love Carmen McRae.
There is nothing like jazz when you're feeling like crap....ahhh
etemuru 1 month ago
Thanks for acknowledging the composer. Too few do. To MellowMrMike: Carmen was a very big star. It was Ella, Sarah and Carmen. She did films, TV and major clubs. There are others like Betty Carter who never got their due. But she was great. My fav album of Carmen's is the one with Cal Jader. (Speak Low and Upside Down or Flor di Lis are flawless.)
dinkyraizy 4 months ago
Fantastic.
gimpyal 6 months ago
One of the most underrated singers EVER. Never really did get her due.
MellowMrMike 8 months ago
Wonderful dream
ensrocha 10 months ago
What can I say? No words can describe this superb rendision by Carmen and the discrete accompaniment.
bbcisrubbish 1 year ago
I'm hooked & goner, after some exposure to the great Carmen.
timopartanen 1 year ago
Her voice and passionate interpretation is all you need to Remember April...
Geo529 1 year ago
Not bad, but not nearly as good as the June Christy version, or the Katerina Valente/Chet Baker dou.
ljliljohn 1 year ago
She is so truthful in her delivery of the lyrics. There's nothing corny or cliche about her lines, ever. I just finished reading a very moving biography about Carmen. What a hard road she had as an artist, how long it took until she gained some recognition. The book is "Miss Jazz" by Leslie Gourse.
OrganGrinderLola 1 year ago 3
AwsomeA legend Such nice easy listening
musicbod 2 years ago
There's only one Ms. Carmen McRae, a great treasure. Like most things that are best, it may not be immediately apparent. Once you get hooked, you're a goner. She sings in trumpet style often. Her sense of swing and syncopation are remarkable and musical, and meaningful to the context of the song. A consummate artist. I love Carmen McRae.
eugenesedita 2 years ago 11
well said!!
chalone2 2 years ago
@eugenesedita With you all the way. I used to listen to Carmen in the 50's Thanks for this remind. She is abso fab.
teazle2 1 year ago
@eugenesedita VERY well said!
mrcndrn 1 year ago
Just a great American classic. Glad to know who wrote it. Thanks.
dr37sam 2 years ago
Gene DePaul was an awesome writter, his son Chris was my best friend for many years...I miss them both very much
scarypowers 2 years ago
Beautiful.
DunhillHilton 2 years ago